STANTA (St Albans Enterprise Agency)

I hadn’t heard of STANTA before last month, but I’m so pleased someone on a local business page suggested I contact them.
One quick phone call and they arranged a one to one with Mark, a highly knowledgeable, business advisor for me. I then attended a number of free workshops covering a variety of topics, from business planning, to brand creation and social media.
I had no idea this kind of professional help was available to new businesses in the St Albans area. I’m both impressed and grateful.
I’d thoroughly recommend getting in touch with STANTA if you’re a local business and need some support and guidance.

I've attended a series of workshops organised by Stanta and have thoroughly benefited from all of them. If you are a local business who needs help, then you should be in touch with Stanta as they can inspire you in so many ways. Highly recommend!

Such a great organisation. Ginny Cooper is superb - and Mark Fordham is so knowledgeable and helpful. They offer fabulous training to small businesses - and it is often free. We are very lucky to have STANTA nearby.

I am so thankful to Stanta as I have received all the support I needed to set up my business; advice and training in different areas from creating a business plan to bookkeeping. Speaking with Ginny and Mel has always provided me a sense of security and inspiration to start and now to continue developing my own business.
Inma Gonzalez, Separation and Divorce Coach

Absolutely delighted with the support of STANTA over the years.
I have taken advantage and used the 12hrs of training and advice over a period of time. The help has been invaluable! From the initial business advice meeting with Mel to the training courses about finance, social media, marketing to the continuous follow ups. My business Buff and Bare has grown from strength to strength to win the Best New Business Award 2022 at St Albans Chamber of Commerce! Absolutely thrilled and cannot thank STANTA enough for the continuous support!
I would recommend new businesses (no matter how big or small) to take this opportunity and get the support!

I contacted STANTA after coming across them on Google when researching training to support me on my new business. From the initial call through to the last time I spoke to them they have been great. Very knowledgeable and supportive. The advisor helped me to consider things I had not even thought about yet and gave me the knowledge I needed to move forward with these items.

Would highly recommend to anyone starting out and needs support/training.

I’ve really appreciated the support I’ve received from STANTA and would thoroughly recommend registering with them if you are starting a new business. Read the newsletters, browse the courses available and book on to courses that can help you grow your business. STANTA have access to professional workspaces to hire as well as great local specialists. Friendly team.

Delighted with the support my businesses have had from the team at STANTA. The workshops and courses have been super helpful and I'd highly recommend to any local business. Thank you.